Dell Precision 3541 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Dell Precision 3541 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful quad-core processor

robust build quality

excellent security features

good battery life

affordable professional laptop

heavy design

mediocre display quality

limited port selection

noisy under load

Dell Precision 3480 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Dell Precision 3480 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

efficient thermal management

reliable performance

good connectivity options

decent battery life

average display quality

heavier design

limited graphics power

costly for specifications

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Dell Precision 3541 and Dell Precision 3480
76 % - Design
63 % - Display
72 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
75 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Dell Precision 3541 vs. Dell Precision 3480 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Dell Precision 3541 Dell Precision 3480
Product Type Mobile workstation Mobile workstation
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.91 cm x 23.625 cm x 2.45 cm 32.135 cm x 21.2 cm x 2.104 cm
Weight 1.97 kg 1.39 kg
Colour Black Grey
DISPLAY Dell Precision 3541 Dell Precision 3480
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 14" - IPS
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Pixel Density (ppi) 141 157
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 60 Hz 60 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 72% NTSC 45% NTSC
Features Anti-glare, Wide Viewing Angle, ±80° horizontal viewing angle, ±80° vertical viewing angle, 25 ms response rate, 0.179 mm pixel pitch, 72% NTSC colour gamut Anti-glare, ±85° horizontal viewing angle, ±85° vertical viewing angle, 35 ms response rate, 0.161 mm pixel pitch
PROCESSOR Dell Precision 3541 Dell Precision 3480
CPU Intel Core i7 (9th Gen) 9750H / 2.6 GHz Intel Core i7 (13th Gen) 1360P / 2.2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.5 GHz 5 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core 12-core
Cache 12 MB L3 - 18 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Chipset Mobile Intel CM246 -
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY Dell Precision 3541 Dell Precision 3480
RAM 8 GB (1 x 8 GB) 16 GB (2 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 32 GB 64 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR5 SDRAM
Speed 2666 MHz 4800 MHz
Rated Speed 2666 MHz 4800 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 262-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots 1 0
STORAGE Dell Precision 3541 Dell Precision 3480
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 512 GB SSD M.2 2230 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe), Class 35
AUDIO & VIDEO Dell Precision 3541 Dell Precision 3480
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA Quadro P620 Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Video Memory 4 GB GDDR5 SDRAM -
Video System Features - Functions as Intel UHD graphics (for single-channel memory)
Camera Yes - HD Yes - Full HD
Resolution - 2.07 Megapixel
Camera Features Privacy shutter, Windows Hello, RGB camera, 87 degrees Privacy shutter, RGB camera, Temporal Noise Reduction, 80 degrees
Image Sensor Type CMOS CMOS
Video Resolutions 1280 x 720 1920 x 1080
Frame Rate 30 frames per second 30 frames per second
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3204 -
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio
Audio Features - Output: MaxxAudio 12.0, Realtek Waves
COMMUNICATIONS Dell Precision 3541 Dell Precision 3480
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Wave 2, Bluetooth 5.0 Bluetooth, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller Intel Wireless-AC 9560 Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX 211 - M.2 2230
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller - Intel I219-V
Features - Dual stream (2x2), MU-MIMO
BATTERY Dell Precision 3541 Dell Precision 3480
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion 3-cell
Battery Capacity (Size) 68 Wh 42 Wh
Battery Weight - 190 g
AC ADAPTER Dell Precision 3541 Dell Precision 3480
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 130 Watt, 19.5 V, 6.7 A 130 Watt, 5 / 20 V
INPUT Dell Precision 3541 Dell Precision 3480
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Multi-gesture touch pad -
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Dell Precision 3541 Dell Precision 3480
Interfaces 2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (PowerShare)
LAN
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3)
HDMI
2 x USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (PowerShare)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) -
SOFTWARE Dell Precision 3541 Dell Precision 3480
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - Multilingual User Interface (MUI) Windows 11 Pro - Dutch / English / French / German / Italian
Software Included Microsoft Office (Trial) Intel Rapid Storage Technology, Microsoft Office (30 days trial, excludes office licence)
MISCELLANEOUS Dell Precision 3541 Dell Precision 3480
Included Accessories Power adapter USB-C power adapter
Integrated Options - Accelerometer, ambient light sensor
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, smart card reader Discrete Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, smart card reader
Security Slot Type Noble Wedge security slot Noble Wedge security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features ExpressCharge ExpressCharge, single pointing
Compliant Standards FIPS 140-2, FIPS 201 FIPS 140-2, TCG Certified
Carbon Footprint - 288 kg carbon emissions
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C 35 °C
Min Operating Temperature 0 °C 0 °C
Humidity Range Operating 10 - 90% (non-condensing) 10 - 90% (non-condensing)
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